From the course: How to Learn a New Topic Quickly
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Boost retention through active recall and repetition
From the course: How to Learn a New Topic Quickly
Boost retention through active recall and repetition
Ever read something over and over, only to forget it minutes later? That's because reading and rereading alone aren't the most effective ways to remember. To truly retain information, you need to actively recall it. Active recall and spaced repetition are powerful, research-backed techniques that boost memory and can help you learn faster. In this lesson, I'll show you how to use both of these to your advantage. Unlike passive reading, active recall strengthens memory by forcing your brain to retrieve information. The more often you do it, the stronger those memory pathways become and the easier it gets. But keep this in mind: You don't need to memorize everything. Focus on what's useful or critical. For information you rarely need, it's more efficient to just look it up when necessary. So, how do you make active recall part of your learning routine? Start here: Try turning your notes into practice questions. Instead of reviewing them passively, ask yourself, “What does this mean?”…
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